Adult Size: Banded Geckos are very tiny ranging from 12 -15 centimeters.

Banded Gecko Appearance: Male banded geckos are very easy to distinguish, they have small "spurs" on either side of the base of the tail. The banded gecko us usually has pale pink and brown-banded translucent skin. It is medium-sized, growing 4 to 6 inches long.

Diet: Banded geckos feed upon a variety of invertebrates including many types of spiders, grasshoppers, beetles, and termites.

Ease of Care: Banded geckos should be fed 3-4 times a week. They should also recieve calcium supplementation at every other feeding.

Housing in Captivity: Because Banded Geckos are very small, an enclosure of 2 feet in height, length and depth should be adaquate space to house a male and up to three females. Banded geckos require a temperature of 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit on the cool area and 85-88 degrees Fahrenheit in the warm area.

Sleeping Habits: The Western Banded Gecko is nocturnal. During the day, it may hide under branches and leaves to protect itself from the heat. It resumes normal activities at night.

Temperament: Western Banded Geckos are very mild mannered. However, they are territorial. Carefull ensure that only one male is in an enclosure, else they will be prone to fight one another.

Banded Gecko Breeding: Even in captivity, banded geckos are very easily bred. The female lays only two eggs per year, in late spring. After a period of about 6 weeks, the eggs hatch. The hatchlings are usually about 1 inch long.